New Delhi, April 9 The government's flagship journals Yojana, Kurukshetra, Aajkal, and Bal Bharati, along with the weekly Employment News, have been made available free of charge on Prasar Bharati's WAVES OTT platform, bringing its extensive collection directly to readers across the country.
In a statement, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) also said that this initiative aims to make credible, informative, and culturally enriching content accessible to readers throughout the country.
The monthly journals are widely recognized for their in-depth analysis of socio-economic issues, rural development, literature, and children's education. Employment News serves as a vital resource for job seekers by providing reliable and timely information on employment opportunities, recruitment notifications, career guidance, and skill development.
"As a major step towards digital knowledge access, the Publications Division has made its flagship journals Yojana, Kurukshetra, Aajkal, and Bal Bharati, along with the weekly Employment News, available free of charge on Prasar Bharati's WAVES OTT platform, bringing its extensive collection directly to readers across the country," the MIB said in the statement.
In addition to the journals, a comprehensive collection of e-books across a wide range of genres has also been made available free of charge on the WAVES platform.
This includes the prestigious Bharat Year Book, a flagship publication known for its authoritative and detailed account of India's governance, economy, and development initiatives.
Currently, a total of 227 e-books are accessible free of charge to readers.
"Further expanding its digital offerings, the Publications Division plans to make approximately 300 additional e-books available on the WAVES platform by the end of April. These publications will be offered at a nominal cost, ensuring affordability while continuing the Division's mission of promoting knowledge dissemination," the statement said.
To further enhance accessibility and reader convenience, printed books published by the Publications Division can also be purchased through the WAVES platform.
This facility is being enabled through CSC Grameen eStore under the ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) framework, ensuring seamless availability of physical copies to readers across the country, including in rural and remote areas.
A total of 524 printed books are currently available for purchase.
"This initiative underscores the Publications Division's commitment to leveraging digital platforms to broaden the reach of its publications and cater to the evolving preferences of readers," the statement said.
By integrating free digital access with affordable paid content and physical book availability, the Division aims to create a comprehensive and inclusive reading ecosystem.
The public is encouraged to explore the extensive range of journals and e-books now available on the WAVES OTT platform and benefit from this initiative," the statement added.